Use laundry basket as toddler seat in bath tub. Helps keep them from hitting head on hard tub, and keeps toys from floating out of reach. I've personally used this trick with several children that I've nannied for, it completely works and is really helpful at containing a wriggly baby (crawler/independent sitter) or toddler. It keeps them within easy reach and gives them the feeling of containment/safety. Basically, it allows you to move straight from the little baby bath into the bathtub which helps to remove some of the potential fear of the bathtub and/or water.

Use laundry basket as toddler seat in bath tub. Helps keep them from hitting head on hard tub, and keeps toys from floating out of reach. CANNOT believe I've never thought of this. Seems like a neat idea but I would worry that if one baby is in it that it would tip over easily.....unless the water counteracts.

Use laundry basket as toddler seat in bath tub. Helps keep them from hitting head on hard tub, and keeps toys from floating out of reach. Wonderful idea and when bath time is over that same basket can be used to store bath toys.

Many different furniture painting tips! Trick to avoid roller marks when painting furniture

Trick to avoiding roller marks when painting furniture: Only roll in One Direction – So simple, if you only roll in one direction, the sheen evens out and you stop getting the light/dark streaks that show every roll. It helps to go lighter and lighter with the roller until the sheen is perfectly smooth. You will get a very even sheen even with just a 4″ foam roller (the size for small projects) Move up to a bigger sized roller for bigger projects.

Basket Storage Break up a wall of concealed cabinetry by removing the doors and adding pretty storage baskets. To create drawer like convenience, purchase hardware that will accommodate slide-out baskets. Use the baskets to store items from shelf-stable vegetables to kitchen linens.

Hydrogen Peroxide and water make a great combo for killing and getting rid of mold. Does your shower grout get moldy? Mix 1:2 ration of hydrogen peroxide and water in a spray bottle. Thoroughly coat the surface and let it sit for at least an hour. Rinse well and let dry.

All the different ways to use Hydrogen Peroxide, these blew my mind!Whiten Clothes – An Alternative to Beach Add a cup of Peroxide to white clothes in your laundry to whiten them. Peroxide is great to get rid of blood stains on clothes and carpets. If there is blood on clothing, just pour directly on the spot, let it sit for about a minute, then rub and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary. Health: Your body makes hydrogen peroxide to fight infection which must be present for our immune system to function correctly. White blood cells are known as Leukocytes. A sub-class of Leukocytes called Neutrophils produce hydrogen peroxide as the first line of defense against toxins, parasites, bacteria, viruses and yeast. Rejuvenating Detoxifying Bath: Use about 2 quarts 3% hydrogen peroxide to a tub of warm water. Soak at least 1/2 hour, adding hot water as needed to maintain a comfortable water temperature. Foot Fungus: To cure a foot fungus, simply spray a 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry. Douche: Add 2 capfuls of 3% hydrogen peroxide in warm distilled water once to twice a week to remove even chronic yeast infections. Colonic or Enema: For a colonic, add 1 cup (8 ozs.) 3% H202 to 5 gallons warm water. (Do not exceed this amount) For an enema, add 1 tablespoon of 3% H202 to a quart of warm distilled water. Infections: Soak any infections or cuts in 3% for five to ten minutes several times a day. Even gangrene that would not heal with any medicine has been healed by soaking in hydrogen peroxide. Put half a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus or other skin infections. Bird Mites Infections: Patients infected by tiny mites report that hydrogen peroxide effectively kills the mites on their skins. They spray it on their skin a couple of times (with a few minutes in between the applications) with amazing results. Sinus Infections: A tablespoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide added to 1 cup of non-chlorinated water can be used as a nasal spray. Depending on the degree of sinus involvement, one will have to adjust the amount of peroxide used. Wound Care: 3% H2O2 is used medically for cleaning wounds, removing dead tissue, and as an oral debriding agent. Peroxide stops slow (small vessel) wound bleeding/oozing, as well. Some sources recommend soaking infections or cuts for five to ten minutes several times a day. However, washing and rinsing action is sufficient. You shouldn’t leave the solution on open tissue for extended periods of time as, like many oxidative antiseptics, hydrogen perioxide causes mild damage to tissue in open wounds. Therefore it is important to use with caution. Personal Care: Mouthwash / Tooth Care: Healing Properties: Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. You will not have canker sores and your teeth will be whiter. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% hydrogen peroxide into your mouth and hold it for 10 minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly. Mouthwash: Many people don’t realize that hydrogen peroxide makes a very effective and inexpensive mouthwash. Use 3% H202 – add a dash of liquid chlorophyll for flavoring if desired. Toothpaste: Use baking soda and add enough 3% H202 to make a paste. Or, just dip your brush in 3% H202 and brush. Soak your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide to keep them free of germs. Toothbrush: Soaking your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide will help keep them free of harmul germs. Tooth Ache: Hydrogen peroxide is not a pain killer; however, as an anti-viral, antibacterial and anti-fungal agent, it is effective at treating the pathogen that is causing the infection. The following is from my own personal experience: My dentist wanted to give me a root canal some time ago as one tooth was inflamed and, in her opinion, would die. I felt some discomfort but told her that I would give it chance to heal. I rinsed with hydrogen peroxide (several times a day) as well ascoconut oil (once a day). The discomfort went away and I have had no further problems with the tooth. Tooth Whitening: Having used 3% Hydrogen Peroxide as a mouth wash for sometime ago, I am thrilled to note that my teeth have been beautifully and effortlessly whitened. I used to pay so much for professional whitening, those silly strips and uncomfortable trays. Live and learn. NOTE: Do not swallow any peroxide. When the peroxide rinse is done, be sure to rinse out your mouth with water. Colonic or Enema: For a colonic, add 1 cup (8 ozs.) 3% H202 to 5 gallons warm water. (Do not exceed this amount) For an enema, add 1 tablespoon of 3% H202 to a quart of warm distilled water. Hair Lightening: Peroxide is a bleaching agent and is used for lightened hair. Dilute 3% hydrogen peroxide with water (50 / 50) and spray the solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages, but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, faddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually so it’s not a drastic change. Contact Lenses: Hydrogen peroxide is used as a disinfectant in CIBA Vision’s Clear Care no rub contact lens cleaning solution, due to its ability to break down the proteins that build up on the lense from the eye’s immune response, resulting in increased comfort for those with sensitive eyes. SANITIZING / DISINFECTANT / CLEANING Straight or Diluted Hydrogen Perioxide: Clean your counters and table tops with hydrogen peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters. Use hydrogen peroxide to clean glass and mirrors with no smearing. Keep a spray bottle of 3% (straight) to disinfect the interior of the refrigerator and kids’ school lunch boxes. In the Dishwasher: Add 2 oz. of 3% hydrogen peroxide to your regular washing formula. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of 3% hydrogen peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour or spray hydrogen peroxide (and then vinegar) on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors with, there is no smearing. Combination of vinegar and hydrogen peroxidemake a cheap, effective and non-toxic disinfectant agent and is said to be more effective at killing pathogens than bleach. As it is non-toxic, you can use it to disinfect fruits and vegetables, as well as pet toys, equipment and cages. In tests run at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, pairing Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide mists, kills virtually all Salmonella, Shigella, or E. coli bacteria on heavily contaminated food and surfaces. Directions: You need TWO spray bottles. DO NOT MIX the solutions together. Put straight vinegar in one and straight hydrogen peroxide in the other spray bottle. NOTE: Light destroys peroxide rather quickly. It’s best to leave it in its original bottle and screw in a spray head. DO NOT DILUTE THEM. Remember for any sanitizer to work properly, the surface has to be clean before you use it. When you want to sanitize a surface (vegetables, cutting board, counters, sink, cages, toys. toilets, floors, etc.), spray one (it doesn’t matter which one you use first) on the surface, then you spray on the other. When they mix, for a brief time the chemical action of the two make a very powerful sanitizer. You can rinse off the surface afterwards, if you want, but the result is non-toxic. Fortunately it is cheap. BTW, we use it in the bathroom to sanitize the counters, toilets, floors, etc. SANITIZING DRINKING WATER Mold: Clean with hydrogen peroxide when your house becomes a biohazard after its invaded by toxic mold, such as those with water damage. Humidifiers/Steamers: Use 1 pint 3% hydrogen peroxide to 1 gallon of water. Laundry / Stain Removing: Stain Remover: 3% Hydrogen Peroxide is the best stain lifter if used fairly soon – although blood stains as old as 2 days have been successfully lifted with Hydrogen Peroxide. Although it will bleach or discolor many fabrics. If a little peroxide is poured onto the stain it will bubble up in the area of the blood, due to a reaction with catalase. After a few minutes the excess liquid can be wiped up with a cloth or paper towel and the stain will be gone. 3% H2O2 must be applied to clothing before blood stains can be accidentally “set” with heated water. Cold water and soap are then used to remove the peroxide treated blood. Washing/Laundry: You can also add a cup of hydrogen peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary. Peroxide is a perfect alternate solution to keep those clothes white. Also, when chlorinating clothes, they tend to wear out faster – peroxide won’t do that. FOOD PREPARATION: Vegetable Soak: Use as a vegetable wash or soak to kill bacteria and neutralize chemicals. Add 1/4 cup 3% H202 to a full sink of cold water. Soak light skinned (light lettuce) 20 minutes, thicker skinned (like cucumbers) 30 minutes. Drain, dry and refrigerate. Prolongs freshness. If time is a problem, spray vegetables (and fruits) with a solution of 3%. Let stand for a few minutes, rinse and dry. Meat Sanitizing: You can also use it to rinse off your meat before cooking. Leftover tossed salad: Spray with a solution of 1/2 cup water and 1 Tbsp. 5%. Drain, cover and refrigerate. Marinade: Place meat, fish or poultry in a casserole (avoid using aluminium pans). Cover with a dilute solution of equal parts of water and 3% H202. Place loosely covered in refrigerator for 1/2 hour. Rinse and cook. Sprouting Seeds: Add 1 ounce 3% hydrogen peroxide to 1 pint of water and soak the seeds overnight. Add the same amount of hydrogen peroxide each time you rinse the seeds. GRADES OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE A) 3.5% Pharmaceutical Grade: This is the grade sold at your local drugstore or supermarket. This product is not recommended for internal use. It contains an assortment of stabilizers which shouldn’t be ingested. Various stabilizers include: acetanilide, phenol, sodium stanate and tertrasodium phosphate. B) 6% Beautician Grade: This is used in beauty shops to color hair and is not recommended for internal use. C) 30% Reagent Grade: This is used for various scientific experimentation and also contains stabilizers. It is also not for internal use. D) 30% to 32% Electronic Grade: This is used to clean electronic parts and not for internal use. E) 35% Technical Grade: This is a more concentrated product than the Reagent Grade and differs slightly in that phosphorus is added to help neutralize any chlorine from the water used to dilute it. F) 35% Food Grade: This is used in the production of foods like cheese, eggs, and whey-containing products. It is also sprayed on the foil lining of aseptic packages containing fruit juices and milk products. THIS IS THE ONLY GRADE RECOMMENDED FOR INTERNAL USE. G) 90%: This is used as an oxygen source for rocket fuel. Only 35% Food Grade hydrogen peroxide is recommended for internal use. At this concentration, however, hydrogen peroxide is a very strong oxidizer and if not diluted, it can be extremely dangerous or even fatal. Any concentrations over 10% can cause neurological reactions and damage to the upper gastrointestinal tract. There have been two known fatalities in children who ingested 27% and 40% concentrations of H202. Another reports tells of a 26 month old female who swallowed one mouthful of 35% H202. She immediately began vomiting, followed by fainting and respiratory arrest. Fortunately, she was under emergency room care and although she experienced erosion and bleeding of the stomach and esophagus, she survived the incident. When she was re-examined 12 days later, the areas involved had healed (J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 90;28(1):95-100). Personal note: As with ANY food, drug, or supplement, using the product according to instructions is key to safety. If someone uses too much, then of course ramifications may be felt. We’ve NEVER heard of ANY harmful side effects from the correct usage of Food Grade hydrogen peroxide.In dire cases of disease, intraveneous use may be recommended. If you would like to find a doctor in your area trained in the use of intravenous H202 infusion, contact the International Bio-Oxidative Medicine Foundation (IBOM), P.O. Box 13205, Oklahoma City, OK 73113 at (405) 478-4266. They can provide names and addresses of doctors using the procedure in your area. 35% Food Grade H202 must be…. 1) handled carefully (direct contact will burn the skin- immediate flushing with water is recommended). 2) diluted properly before use. 3) stored safely and properly (after making a dilution the remainder should be stored tightly sealed in the freezer). One of the most convenient methods of dispensing 35% H202 is from a small glass eye dropper bottle. These can be purchased at your local drugstore. Fill this with the 35% H202 and store the larger container in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator until more is needed. Store the eye dropper bottle in the refrigerator. The generally recommended dosage is outlined in the chart below. The drops are mixed with either 6 to 8 ounces of distilled water, juice, aloe vera juice or gel. (Don’t use chlorinated tap water to dilute the peroxide!)

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love the cleaning ideas!! (some of the other ideas I would not recommend, use with caution there)

Do you have a hard time tossing clothes? I know I do! Here is a wonderful test! Simply take all of your clothes and place them in the opposite way in the closet. If by a certain period of time you have not turned the hanger around, give it to charity!

Turn all the hangers in your closet backwards. As you wear the clothes replace the hangers the right way. After a year, give away the clothing still hanging on a hanger backwards.

Easy closet clean out. Flip all your hangers around on new year’s day. After one year, or a season, donate any clothes that you haven’t worn, aka the hangers are still flipped!

10 organization tips, including bra storage & reverse hangers. At the beginning of the year, turn all the hangers backwards (takes less than a 60 seconds). Everytime you wear something, hang it back to its regular fashion. By the end of the year, if there is still some clothing hung backwards, you have to either throw it out or donate. QueenLeilani Loves Her Life: Happy New ORGANIZED Year!

Do you have a hard time tossing clothes? I know I do! Here is a wonderful test! Simply take all of your clothes and place them in the opposite way in the closet on January 1st! If by June 1st, you have not turned the hanger around, simply toss! Brilliant!

A way to know what you've worn already. Hand clothing hangers backwards on the rod, everytime you wear something hang it back up the regular way. In 6 months look at what you haven't worn yet. Good way to see what you can give away also

Tick Removal: A nurse discovered a safe, easy way to remove ticks where they automatically withdraw themselves when you follow her simple instructions. "I had a pediatrician tell me what she believes is the best way to remove a tick. "Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tickwith the soap-soaked cotton ball and swab it for a few seconds (15-20); the tick will come out on its own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away. Please pass on.

Tick Removal: A nurse discovered a safe, easy way to remove ticks where they automatically withdraw themselves when you follow her simple instructions. "I had a pediatrician tell me what she believes is the best way to remove a tick. "Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tickwith the soap-soaked cotton ball and swab it for a few seconds (15-20); the tick will come out on its own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away. I've used this method & it works!

Save money on buying ice packs and take dish soap, pour it into a ziploc bag, select the size you want according to what you would use most, then freeze it. The soap doesn't solidify so it molds to the shape you need, it gets colder and stays colder longer and you can get your kids favorite color of soap so they are more likely to keep it on their injury.

Great idea for homemade ice pack: made from 2 cups of DAWN and 1 cup of rubbing alcohol. I used the good ziplock bags- one inside on another with one zipper side down inside the other with the zip on top. Loosely wrap in a thin dishtowel or into a old pillow case. Mine started leaking after about a year so I just poured it into new bags. It freezes nearly solid but becomes maleable quickly. Don't use on bare skin without a cover- they are really, really cold.

DIY ice pack: I've had one for two years and nothing works as well. Mine was made from 2 cups of DAWN and 1 cup of rubbing alcohol. I used the good ziplock bags- one inside on another with one zipper side down inside the other with the zip on top. Loosely wrap in a thin dishtowel or into a old pillow case. Mine started leaking after about a year so I just poured it into new bags. It freezes nearly solid but becomes maleable quickly. Don't use on bare skin without a cover- ..

unexpected and easy d.i.y party idea. lights under table linens at cocktail hour - or after party. Love these table covers too.

lights under table linens at cocktail hour. I like the light under table cloth idea

It is that tablecloth that I love again so Ah-maz-ing. ___________________________. Light It Up - Wedding Light Ideas Soft lighting is the perfect way to create a little ambiance for your big day. But it doesn't just have to be tea light candles. How about this idea: Put a light under a ruffled table cloth for some night time cocktail table impact.

DIY: Great idea for an outdoor wedding or party! Lights are hidden by the tablecloths.

Getting rid of Blackheads: Take gel facial wash and mix with a tbsp of baking soda & a tbsp of salt. Apply to damp skin with cotton pad; leave for 5 mins.

Hard water stain remover: To get rid of lime buildup, make a paste of 1 teaspoon vinegar and 2 tablespoons salt. Apply to sink fixtures and rub with a cloth. Works great on COPPER too!

23 household products you don't need to buy | Hardwater stain remover | To get rid of lime buildup, make a paste of 1 teaspoon vinegar and 2 tablespoons salt. Apply to sink fixtures and rub with a cloth. | AllYou.com

Cooking Tip: Worth Her SaltIf you accidently over-salt a dish (like soup or pasta water or sauce), try adding a dash of acid, such as lemon juice. And when using salty ingredients in a dish (like soy or fish sauce, capers, olives, etc), hold the table salt&#8212;the dish may already have enough salt without you needing to add extra.

cute easter bunny cupcakes -Paula Deen style

Paula Deen Bunny Cupcakes -I didn't use her recipe, just used the ideas for decorating. Didn't want to use M's so used Starburst Jelly Beans for eyes and nose. Found chocolate covered licorice Twizzlers and cut them to size. Cute.

This Easter cupcake recipe will teach you how to create cute little bunnies with vanilla and coconut.

Bunny birthday cupcakes

Paula Deen's Bunny Cakes!

Fun Easter Chicks Deviled Eggs Ingredients 2 dozen eggs your choice of type of mustard Mayonnaise or use yogurt if you like Sweet pickle relish Celery Salt Paprika Part of a can of black olives and carrot slivers Instructions Prepare deviled eggs as normal then... Cut the Tops off the eggs and stuff with mixture. Use black olive pieces for eyes and small slivers of carrot for a nose. Stick the top back on at an angle like a hat to make the eggs look like chicks.

Real Simple tested common strategies for lengthening the life of the tulip. What worked? Flower Food worked the best. You can find it at any florist. Asprin - The verdict: Painful. An aspirin a day may keep the doctor away, but not the florist. Listerine - The verdict: Not much to smile about. A Penny - The verdict: The flowers were slow to bloom, bloomed beautifully, then withered quickly. Bleach - The verdict: It's a wash. The flowers stand tall, but their color doesn't.

Tips to make flowers last longer. After trying many strategies, The answer: nothing works as good as flower food.

keep cut flowers fresh - winner: flower food 2nd place: mouthwash

homemade flower cutting preservative

How to keep cut flowers alive / last longer Contains a biocide to kill bacteria, an acidifier to help stems drink water, and a sugar to nourish the blooms. Make your own preservative to keep cut flowers fresh longer. Dissolve 3 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons white vinegar per quart (liter) of warm water. When you fill the vase, make sure the cut stems are covered by 3-4 inches (7-10 centimeters) of the prepared water. (Add 1 tbsp of bleach)

How to test if an egg is fresh Fill a fairly deep bowl with water and carefully lower the egg into the water. A very fresh egg will immediately sink to the bottom and lie flat on its side. This is because the air cell within the egg is very small. As the egg starts to lose its freshness and more air enters the egg, it will begin to float. The egg will still be good enough to consume, however, if the egg fully floats in the water and does not touch the bottom of the bowl at all, it should be discarded, as it will most likely be bad.

How to test if an egg is fresh Fill a fairly deep bowl with water and carefully lower the egg into the water. A very fresh egg will immediately sink to the bottom and lie flat on its side. This is because the air cell within the egg is very small. As the egg starts to lose its freshness and more air enters the egg, it will begin to float. The egg will still be good enough to consume, however, if the egg fully floats in the water and does not touch the bottom of the bowl at all, it should ...

How to test egg freshness

How to test an egg for freshness and all kinds of cooking tips

How to test an egg in a bowl of water. A very fresh egg will immediately sink to the bottom and lie flat on its side. If the egg float and stands upright with the smaller end lying on the bottom of the bowl and the broader end will pointing towards the surface, it is still ok to consume. If the egg fully floats and does not touch the bottom of the bowl at all, it should be discarded. A bad egg will also feel extremely light in weight and give off a pungent smell.

Is egg fresh test. Fresh egg will immediately sink to the bottom and lie flat on its side, because the air cell in the egg is very small. The egg should also feel quite heavy. As the egg starts to lose its freshness and more air enters the egg, it will begin to float and stand upright. The smaller end will lie on the bottom of the bowl, whilst the broader end will point towards the surface. The egg will still be good enough to consume, however, if the egg fully floats in the water and does no

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Get rid of ants safely by using corn meal. This method is especially great around pets or children, as corn meal by itself is not poisonous. The ants will carry it home and try to eat it, but they can't digest it properly. Be sure to put corn meal wherever you see that the ants like to frequent. It may take a week to get rid of them. Use this trick at the first sight of scouts.

Pileated Woodpecker, one of the biggest, most striking forest birds on the continent. Its nearly the size of a crow, black with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming-red crest. Pileated Woodpeckers whack at dead trees and fallen logs in search of their main prey, carpenter ants, leaving unique rectangular holes in the wood. The nest holes these birds make offer crucial shelter to many other species like swifts, owls, wood ducks, bats and pine martens.